Academy players, Jordan Goater (who turned 16 on Thursday) and Jamal Batchilly have also consistently featured for Boro’ throughout Pre-Season.

Manager, Spencer Day is currently awaiting international clearance for Curtis Osano & Habib Sissoko and this week told GetHampshire: “It’s causing me a monumental headache which I really didn’t need ahead of such a busy first week of the Season.

A frustrated Day added: “All we can do is wait and hope for the best.”